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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Bottensheller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Bottensheller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Goran Bottensheller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Thornton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bottensheller counters with a shoot takedown. Thornton fights it but they end up in guard.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
Bottensheller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thornton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottensheller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thornton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bottensheller!
Thornton looking to ground and pound but Bottensheller is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottensheller wants to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bottensheller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bottensheller tries to get out of the position.
Thornton goes for an armbar but Bottensheller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bottensheller.
Thornton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thornton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Bottensheller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bottensheller controlling from the top position.
Bottensheller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottensheller thows a big elbow that misses.
Bottensheller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bottensheller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Bottensheller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thornton looks gassed!
Bottensheller wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Bottensheller is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bottensheller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thornton on his heels. He'll look to pass Thornton's guard now, I'm sure.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Bottensheller controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bottensheller advances to half guard.
Bottensheller works his way into side control.
Bottensheller taking a breather here.
Thornton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton seems a little lost for a moment, as Bottensheller dominates the positioning.
Bottensheller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Goran Bottensheller just wasn't active enough.
Bottensheller gets a double leg takedown into Thornton's guard.
Bottensheller stays in close to Thornton's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Bottensheller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bottensheller scores a takedown into full mount!
Bottensheller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bottensheller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton tries to lock up and control but Bottensheller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Thornton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bottensheller. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottensheller controlling the position easily from mount.
Thornton is trying desperately to improve position.
Bottensheller controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Bottensheller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thornton working to try and regain half guard.
Bottensheller looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottensheller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bottensheller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bottensheller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thornton looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottensheller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bottensheller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thornton for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thornton is trying desperately to improve position.
Goran Bottensheller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Goran Bottensheller.
Thornton scores with a kick to the body.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Bottensheller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bottensheller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bottensheller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Bottensheller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thornton throws a right and a left that Bottensheller avoids nicely.
Bottensheller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thornton to the ground. Bottensheller is now in Thornton's guard.
Bottensheller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottensheller passes Thornton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bottensheller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bottensheller wants to pass the guard but Thornton is defending well.
Bottensheller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thornton can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottensheller controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Goran Bottensheller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thornton tries to clinch
and Bottensheller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thornton won't be happy with that.
Thornton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thornton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bottensheller content just to control the position here.
Bottensheller working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottensheller working the ground and pound effectively.
Bottensheller controlling the pace for now.
Thornton tries to lock up and control but Bottensheller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bottensheller controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goran Bottensheller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Goran Bottensheller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bottensheller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bottensheller lands in his opponent's guard.
Bottensheller tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bottensheller content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thornton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottensheller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Bottensheller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottensheller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Bottensheller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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